Jamshedpur: Jamshedpur FC announced two new add-ons in their squad, as they move forward to conclude their team for the Indian Super League 2020. Aizwal FC’s forward William Lalnunfela and former Suveda FC’s Bhupender Singh are the new members in the Jamshedpur team. They have been signed on a three-year contract which will keep them till 2023.
William have won the I-League in 2016-17 and had a fantastic Federation Cup campaign in 2016 with Aizwal. The 25-year-old forward said, “I am delighted to be part of a club of Jamshedpur FC’s stature. Since I began my professional career, I dreamed of playing in the ISL and the club has provided me with a chance to prove myself at the highest level in India. I hope to stand up to the expectations and contribute my best to help the club win lots of silverware during my tenure here. The vehement and highly-spirited fans of the club deserve some trophies and we are committed to bringing success to the club.”
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William Lalnunfela is all set to make his @IndSuperLeague debut with us.
Jamshedpur, drop a ❤️ to give this forward a warm welcome!
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— Jamshedpur FC (@JamshedpurFC) September 13, 2020
After a two-year stint with Spanish team Tercera Division Club’s U19 team, Olimpuc Xativa winger Bhupender Singh joined Jamshedpur FC. Bhupi, as he is popularly known as, also impressed India with his magnificent performance in the Youth I-League.
The 19-year-old youngster said, “It’s a great feeling to join such a great club with an amazing fanbase. I aim to stay focused and help the team in every possible way. I want to improve in every training session and learn from the senior players at the club. The expectations are very high as everyone is looking forward to bringing silverware and we will fight to win each game to bring home the ISL trophy.”
Coach Owen Coyle seemed to have an attacking side this year with these youngsters as he said, “William and Bhupi bring more flair to our attack and help us increase squad depth. The matches will come in fast and having players like them are essential in the long run. Bhupender is quick, talented and young while William is a proven talent having won the I-League with Aizawl. I see a big future for both of them.”
William will wear number 49 and Bhupinder has been given number 17 for the upcoming ISL season.
